MetLife · 2 months ago
Legal Administrative Associate
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $71K/yr
2+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance and asset management. The Legal Administrative Associate will support the Legal Affairs department by ensuring smooth operations and providing reliable assistance to attorneys and team members.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support to attorneys and Services Team members as necessary
Prioritizes meetings and manages calendar effectively based on business priorities
Utilizes various systems, including matter management, ebilling, expense reports, and other technology platforms as required
Communicates with executive assistants of senior leaders across all organizational levels, both internally and externally
Independently manage performance and time management responsibilities
Demonstrates skills in prioritization, organization, proofreading, and office administration
Exhibits initiative and anticipates professional needs
Arrange business travel, including airlines, hotels, and transportation, and submit expense reimbursement requests promptly
Maintains documents and records according to administrative and record retention policies
Assists with department projects as required, exercising judgment within the scope of responsibility and performing other assigned work-related duties
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or 2-3 years of administrative experience
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe), SharePoint
Excellent organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills required
Ability to execute with urgency and agility
Strong record of success collaborating with diverse personalities
Positive, proactive, and able to adapt to changes in the work environment
Candidate must be independent, self-motivated, with excellent organizational skills, and possess the ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, handle multiple tasks with frequent tight deadlines, and work well in team environments
Preferred
Preferred experience with law firms or in house legal department
Build trust and maintain confidentiality
Skilled at multitasking and completing tasks efficiently
Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely results
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (164)
2024 (108)
2023 (113)
2022 (155)
2021 (75)
2020 (81)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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